YumSugar Preview: Fresh Cookies Any Time


Updated 03/31/11 1:05 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 14 comments

YumSugar Preview: Fresh Cookies Any Time

The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time! Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek: Since I never know when a cookie attack is going to happen, I like to keep a batch ready in the freezer at all times. They're perfect Read more

The Best Way to Welcome New Parents (and Baby) Home From the Hospital


Updated 03/26/12 1:25 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Welcoming New Parents Home From the Hospital

"When I had my baby, after 50 hours of unbelievable labor, I came home to a kitchen that was not quite through a remodel and a pretty empty fridge," said Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, founding editor of The Kitchn. "After that, I swore that from then on I would always cook for my friends when they had babies, and that is how my famous Taco Box evolved." We thought Sara Kate's New Baby Taco Box Read more

Five Tips to Keep Luggage so Fresh and so Clean


Updated 03/14/12 1:03 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 3 comments

How to Keep Clothes Smelling Good in a Suitcase

Let's just say that finding something stinky or soiled in your suitcase when you arrive at a destination is not the way to kick off the vacation (especially if everything was clean before you left home). Since a smelly opening could happen to any of us, see five smart ways to keep your stuff safeguarded and staying great during the packing process. Separate your shoes. For flipflops and other Read more

Traveling? 10 Cool Toiletry Cases to Shop Now


Updated 05/27/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Packing For Trips: Toiletry Cases

If you've been depending on that manky Ziploc bag for far too long now, check out these cool toiletry cases. While airport security still requires you to send liquids through in a clear (yes, Ziploc) bag, you can keep it hidden and organized in one of these chic cases. Wherever you're headed, these cases will look fantastic at your destination, and most importantly, they'll keep you — and your Read more

Macarons


Updated 04/21/11 5:17 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Black Sesame Macaron Recipe

Love macarons? Then you'll enjoy OnSugar blog Yoo Eatz's recipe for black sesame macarons. Relationships often have early omens that signal whether they are meant to last. When I met my husband in college, it was clear that our mutual love for Star Wars (I know, I know -- nerd alert!), amusement parks, late night runs to Jack in the Box, and practice of couch potatoism were harbingers of a long Read more

Do These 9 Things in Your Kitchen to Lose Weight


Updated 08/02/11 4:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kitchen Weight Loss Tips

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it's also the place that can make or break you on the weight loss front. If you're on a quest to slim down, do these nine things in your kitchen. Make fruits as accessible as a bag of chips: Wash, cut up, and store fruits like grapes, melon, kiwi, pineapple, and apples in plastic containers in the fridge so they're easy to grab. Make sure they're right Read more

5 Cocktail Elements to Make at Home, and 3 to Leave to the Pros


Updated 07/20/11 12:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Cocktails at Home

Home mixology is having a moment right now, and rightfully so: why pay $10 or more for a cocktail at a local bar, when you can mix up something equally delicious for much less? But being your own bartender does come with its limitations, and you may still need to rely on the liquor store or your favorite bar for more complicated or obscure ingredients. So which cocktail elements should you DIY, Read more

4 Icy Cool Ideas For Hot Summer Days and Nights


Updated 07/06/11 12:35 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

How to Keep Your Dog Cool in Summer

It's amazing what a little frozen water can do! Whether your pup spends hours frolicking outside or scampers indoors most of the day, make sure there's a cool spot to rest and cold liquids to sip during the warmer months. If your pet's confined to a crate, I strongly recommend you make sure there's A/C or a fan nearby at all times and try placing a reusable ice pack under his crate pad. Because Read more

Pack Your Bags With Sweetly Scented Cotton Balls


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Pack Your Bags With Sweetly Scented Cotton Balls

Space is definitely at a premium in my suitcase, so I like to make every tiny bit of room count when packing my bags. My favorite perfume bottles never make it on the plane, since they're pretty big (and breakable, too). Instead of resorting to stock perfume samples on your next trip, try this tip from the latest issue of Every Day With Rachael Ray: Pack cotton balls instead. Before Read more